Synonyms for

Caravans

Verb / ˈkærʌˌvænz / / ˈkerʌˌvænz / Another word for caravans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people traveling together, often for trade or pilgrimage, with a train of vehicles and animals.

Synonyms & similar words

train wagontrain van caravan convoy procession motorcade fleet train column cortege entourage parade march progression jaunt expedition safari trek journey pilgrimage excursion tour voyage

Example sentences

  1. The caravan made its way across the mountains.
  2. The traders traveled in caravans to sell their goods.
  3. The caravan stopped for the night in a small village.
  4. We joined a caravan of tourists to see the sights.
  5. The caravan was attacked by bandits.

Quotes

  • "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, but a man who lives in a caravan can do what he likes." - Salman Rushdie
  • "A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving." - Lao Tzu
  • "The desert has its holiness of silence, the crowd its holiness of conversation." - Walter Elliot

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